Can I start a company with the same name as someone else?

You should try to use a different name for two reasons. First, you do not want to create confusion. For example if there is a liability or Provo...

I am running an online business (a registered LLC in Delaware) from my home in MA. Do I need to register again in MA?

Frankly, your additional information is very important. If you have no employees, no office, no shipping, no sales, you have a good argument that...

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How can the sale of my condo be structured to maximize my netprofits?

You are off base. The Real Estate commission is a deduction so her $35k is a deduction from the $780k sale price. Sell it for the best price you...

Controlling interest in a Florida LLC

You must hire a lawyer right away! The problem is you set up the LLC with the advice of counsel.

My sister lives with our mom rent free. Last year she tripped on the stairs and got hurt, can she sue?

Stay out of this! You can only lose no matter what you say. If your sister can get a lawyer to take this, I will be surprised! Sorry! Ron...

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Please retain a good tax and estate attorney in the State where the Trust is located. It may be possible to reform the trust in Court, although...

Unfair Tax bill

A 90 day notice is a Notice of Deficiency. This gives you 90 Days to file in US Tax Court without paying the tax first. Please see a tax lawyer...

Last year I lost money ($185,000) from my IRA due to an online scam. What are the IRS issues I am facing now when filing tax?

I am truly sorry you were victimized by a scam artist. Now you know never get involved with any business venture without first speaking with an...

My boss is willing to give me 20% of our company, do I have to pay a gift tax? How long do I have to pay the tax?

This could be compensation, a bonus, or something else. Your tax and business lawyer can help draft the documents to solve this...

Taxes questions

You are responsible for "Self-Employment"tax. This is based upon the amount of profit from your Schedule C. It is calculated automatically when...